Campusing in the Rain

Today, I'd planned on doing a little night bouldering with a couple friends, but then this happened:

Rain is not to be trusted.

So, instead of crying like the clouds, I headed straight for the gym.  I did my best to project harder problems, and I enjoyed the results.  Afterwards, I hit the campus board for the first time in awhile with the literal formal advice of Giddy Ambassador Michael Durenleau.  (He told me about proper form, if that wasn't obvious.)

Not that hard...

Keeping my elbows in...

Even though my plans to climb on real rocks fell through (and after I'd spent the time renting out a pair of shoes for one friend), the day ended beneficially.  I'm now more psyched for training and climbing in general, and I left the gym wishing my mind got tired as quickly as my body and fingers.

Also, at the tender age of 21, I found out today how useful a blender can be!

The gnats were all over this (that's spinach flecks you see, though).

When I got home, I also realized that my ring-finger on my right hand hurt a bit whenever I used it, but Metolius's marvelous crimp oil (It is essential!) alleviated the soreness immediately!  Of course, it needs rest more than anything, which I plan on giving the little one.

And now, to work my core before I go to bed.